Midland btcity, Charging batteries, Description of the unit and installation brackets – MIDLAND BT City (Vers. 14.03.2013) User Manual
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Midland BTCity
(from vers. firmware 14.03.13)
Thank you for purchasing the Midland BTCity, the wireless intercom
multimedia system for bikers. The Midland BTCity is designed to be fit-
ted directly on to your helmet and to be used for communications with
Bluetooth devices like mobile phones, GPS Sat-Navs and MP3 players. If
desired, it can also be paired with another Midland BTCity unit and used
as wireless Rider/Pillion Intercom system or Rider to Rider in bike-to-
bike mode, within a maximum range of 200 meters. The Midland BTCity
is also supplied with a wired connection that can be used to connect an
iPod/MP3 player or PMR446 transceiver,which will then enable bike-to-
bike communications up to a maximum range of 5 km.
Midland BTCity is available in two versions:
› Single BTCity Intercom kit with one unit only
› BTCity Intercom TWIN with two units
Depending on the model purchased, the package contains the fol-
lowing parts:
BTCity
› 1 BTCity communication unit
› 1 audio kit with two stereo speakers, microphone with boom and
wire microphone
› 1 plate with bi-adhesive strip to fix the unit onto the helmet
› 1 clamp to fix the unit onto the helmet
› 1 stereo audio cable to connect an iPod/ or other models of MP3
players
› 1 miniUSB wall-mounting power supply
› Wind Suppressing Foam Microphone Cover, Allen key and Velcro
strip for assembly
BTCity TWIN
› 2 BTCity communication units
› 2 audio kits with two stereo speakers, microphone with boom and
wire microphone
› 2 plates with bi-adhesive strip to fix the unit onto the helmet
› 2 clamps to fix the unit onto the helmet
› 2 stereo audio cables to connect an iPod/ or other models of MP3
players
› 1 miniUSB wall-mounting power supply with double plug
› Wind Suppressing Foam Microphone Cover, Allen key and Velcro
strip for assembly
The units included in the TWIN kit are already paired and can therefo-
re be immediately used in the Intercom mode.
Technical specifications of Midland BTCity
General:
› Bluetooth ver. 2.1 stereo (Headset/Handsfree/A2DP protocol)
› AGC system automatically controls the volume in relation to
background noise
› Voice (VOX) or manual communications option
› Manual controls to enable: telephone, intercom and wire con-
nection
› Fully waterproof
› Lithium battery with 8 hours talk time
› Recharge time: app. 4 hours
Bluetooth connections:
› Identical device for Rider to Pillion or Bike-to-Bike Intercom mode,
up to a maximum range of 200 meters
› With BT Remote for easy to use handlebar commands
› Bluetooth devices
- Mobile phone with MP3 player Stereo (A2DP protocol), GPS (spe-
cific for motorbike)
- PMR446 transceivers (with built-in or external Bluetooth con-
nection) for group bike-to-bike communications
Wire connections:
› For stereo audio input (iPod/MP3 player)
› For PMR446 transceivers (with optional cable)
Attention: before using BTCity for the first time, remember to
recharge it for at least 5/6 hours.
Attention: Midland BTCity is designed to withstand rain and wa-
ter. However, if it is raining, always verify that the rubber caps
protecting the sockets are fully fitted.
Charging batteries
Make sure that the unit is fully charged before use. Allow at least 5/6
hours for a full charge before using the unit for the first time. Normal-
ly, after the first time, it takes 4 hours for a full charge.
Charge the unit by inserting the wall-charger into the charging socket
(lift the rubber cover to insert the plug).
› The red LED on the unit will start flashing when charging begins.
› Allow the headset to charge until the blu LED turns on.
› When the charge is complete (blu LED on), release the headset
from the charger.
Attention: everytime the mini USB recharging plug is inserted,
the device is automatically turned off. To use it while it is in
charge, you should turn the device on with the plug already
inserted.
Description of the unit and installation
brackets
The BTCity has 3 multifunction buttons and 3 wired connections in
the lower section.
Description of the button features:
› Control: can be used to enable/disable the intercom and manage
mobile phone features
› Volume+: enables you to increase the volume
› Volume -: enables you to decrease the volume
Description of the wired connections
› Charger jack: enables to recharge the unit using a standard mini
USB power supply and firmware upgrade via PC connection
› Audio kit jack: enable to connect an audio kit (stereo headset and
microphone)
› Auxiliary audio jack (AUX): can be used to connect an audio source,
like a stereo iPod/MP3 player or PMR446 transceiver
Description of the audio kit
The audio system includes two ultra-flat stereo speakers and two in-
terchangeable microphones, which are both supplied with a bracket
and wire connection.
Fixing the stereo speakers
The two stereo speakers have a Velcro/adhesive strip that aids their
fixing to your helmet.
The microphone can be fixed onto the helmet in two ways:
Boom Microphone
Place the section with the Velcro/adhesive strip between the padding
and the rigid cover of the helmet, so that the microphone is correctly
positioned in front of your mouth and that the white symbol is facing
your mouth. This type of microphone is suited for Open Faced and Flip
Front helmets.
Volume+
Volume -
Control
Charger jack
Auxiliary audio jack
(AUX)
Audio kit jack